HINESBURG — Nick Berno thought he had the throw beat anyway. In the scorebook it was recorded as two errors. Regardless, the Bobwhite senior shortstop, unable to swing the bat with an injured hand, laid down the perfect sacrifice bunt … Read more ▶

In the second game of the season, BFA-St. Albans travelled to Essex to face the Hornets, both teams 1-0 with high hopes for the spring. But since BFA’s 9-7 win, they have gone in near-opposite directions. The Comets’ 15-12 win … Read more ▶

RICHFORD — Torrie Desmarais’ ninth-inning double off the fence helped set up the tying and go-ahead runs for Richford on Wednesday as the Falcons rallied for a 4-3 Mountain Division baseball victory. Subscribe for all the Messenger’s sports coverage

SWANTON — Autumn Beyor’s base-clearing double highlighted a 10-run second inning for Missisquoi and Emma Getty pitched four strong innings in a 16-5 Metro Division softball victory over South Burlington H.S. Subscribe for all of the Messenger’s sports coverage

With scarcely enough time to practice outdoors, the Bobwhites opened their season Monday against Middlebury, a team that already had posted a pair of lopsided lacrosse wins aided by a turf field to squeeze in early season practices. The Panthers … Read more ▶

BURLINGTON — The Comets accomplished something against Essex in Wednesday night’s championship hockey game that few teams have done this season, scoring twice on the Hornets in the first 20 minutes. Essex returned the favor and more, though, pulling off … Read more ▶

BARRE – The third time was the charm for Thetford as the Panthers won their third semifinal in as many tries Thursday night, ousting No. 4 Enosburg 62-49 in the Division III girls basketball tournament at the Barre Auditorium. Subscribe … Read more ▶

One bad period of hockey won’t undo everything the hard-working Bobwhites accomplished this season. But BFA-St. Albans chose the worst time to have an almost unthinkable collapse. Up 4-1 with just over a period to play in their Metro hockey … Read more ▶

Based on unofficial standings posted online by VPA Friday night. Otter Valley and Bellows Falls have a game remaining that could shift Division II slightly. Official pairings and schedule will be announced Monday morning. Playdowns will be Tuesday/Wednesday. BOYS BASKETBALL … Read more ▶